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Systematic Review Suggests Nutraceuticals Containing Vitamin B2 Could Provide an Alternative Treatment for Paediatric Migraines (2025)
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Martello, E., Aiyelabegan, F., Orr, J., Wilson, E., Morling, J. R., Kinali, M., Joseph, T., Koboto, D., Dhungana, S., Ikechukwu, P., Seripenah, P., Emery, H., Stewart‐Evans, J., & Leonardi‐Bee, J. (2025). Systematic Review Suggests Nutraceuticals Containing Vitamin B2 Could Provide an Alternative Treatment for Paediatric Migraines. Acta Paediatrica, https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70157

Aim: The aim of this review is to systematically summarise the evidence on the effectiveness of riboflavin (vitamin B2) or supplements containing riboflavin in preventing paediatric migraines. Methods: This systematic review followed the Joanna Brigg... Read More about Systematic Review Suggests Nutraceuticals Containing Vitamin B2 Could Provide an Alternative Treatment for Paediatric Migraines.

Evaluating the Protective Effects of a Pet Supplement Containing Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide and Natural Ingredients (Gastrik Pet ® , Candioli S.r.l.) on Gastric Cells and Cytotoxicity Reduction under Hyperacidity Conditions: An In Vitro Study (2025)
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Lonigro, N., Martello, E., Perondi, F., Melocchi, A., Testa, A., & Bruni, N. (2025). Evaluating the Protective Effects of a Pet Supplement Containing Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide and Natural Ingredients (Gastrik Pet ® , Candioli S.r.l.) on Gastric Cells and Cytotoxicity Reduction under Hyperacidity Conditions: An In Vitro Study. Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences, 15, 15-21

Effective acid suppression is crucial for treating gastritis in pets. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the protective effects of two products on gastric cells under conditions of high acidity: 1) a supplement (Gastrik Pet®, Candioli... Read More about Evaluating the Protective Effects of a Pet Supplement Containing Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide and Natural Ingredients (Gastrik Pet ® , Candioli S.r.l.) on Gastric Cells and Cytotoxicity Reduction under Hyperacidity Conditions: An In Vitro Study.

Effect of a feed supplement containing probiotics on fecal score and clinical parameters in dogs with chronic kidney disease and intestinal disorders: A pilot study (2025)
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Perondi, F., Lippi, I., Bruni, N., Lonigro, N., & Martello, E. (2025). Effect of a feed supplement containing probiotics on fecal score and clinical parameters in dogs with chronic kidney disease and intestinal disorders: A pilot study. Open Veterinary Journal, 15(1), 307-313. https://doi.org/10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i1.29

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs is often accompanied by dysbiosis and abnormal gut microbiota composition, leading to gastrointestinal issues. Probiotics, including Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, and Saccharomyces c... Read More about Effect of a feed supplement containing probiotics on fecal score and clinical parameters in dogs with chronic kidney disease and intestinal disorders: A pilot study.

Impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii Supplementation on Nutritional Status and Fecal Parameters in Healthy Breeding Adult Cats (2025)
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Lonigro, N., Martello, E., Bruni, N., Bigliati, M., Costale, A., Lippi, I., Meineri, G., & Perondi, F. (2025). Impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii Supplementation on Nutritional Status and Fecal Parameters in Healthy Breeding Adult Cats. Veterinary Sciences, 12(1), Article 44. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12010044

The feed additive Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii was tested on adult cats (breed: Chartreux) in order to show its effect on the intestinal health. A total of 14 healthy cats (4 males, 10 females) were included. The an... Read More about Impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii Supplementation on Nutritional Status and Fecal Parameters in Healthy Breeding Adult Cats.

How Does Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii Supplementation Impact the Fecal Parameters of Healthy Adult Dogs? (2025)
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Lonigro, N., Perondi, F., Bruni, N., Bigliati, M., Costale, A., Pagani, E., Lippi, I., Melocchi, A., Zema, L., Meineri, G., & Martello, E. (2025). How Does Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii Supplementation Impact the Fecal Parameters of Healthy Adult Dogs?. Veterinary Sciences, 12(1), Article 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12010045

This study tested Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii on adult dogs (West Highland White Terrier (WT) and German Shepherd (GS)) to evaluate its impact on gut health. A total of 53 healthy adult dogs were randomly assigned... Read More about How Does Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii Supplementation Impact the Fecal Parameters of Healthy Adult Dogs?.

Innovative strategies for the rapid restoration of intestinal function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: use of probiotics. Pilot study of 15 patients (2024)
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Radice, E., Potapov, O., Shabat, G., Martello, E., Meineri, G., Risso, P., Di Pierro, F., & Olandese, F. (2025). Innovative strategies for the rapid restoration of intestinal function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: use of probiotics. Pilot study of 15 patients. Minerva Gastroenterology, 71(1), 7-14. https://doi.org/10.23736/s2724-5985.24.03701-x

BACKGROUND: The clinical value of probiotics in patients undergoing abdominal surgery, particularly colorectal surgery, remains uncertain despite their well-documented health benefits. This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the effect... Read More about Innovative strategies for the rapid restoration of intestinal function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: use of probiotics. Pilot study of 15 patients.

The Canine Gut Health: The Impact of a New Feed Supplement on Microbiota Composition (2024)
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Atuahene, D., Zuniga-Chaves, I., Martello, E., Stefanon, B., Suen, G., Balouei, F., & Meineri, G. (2025). The Canine Gut Health: The Impact of a New Feed Supplement on Microbiota Composition. Animals, 14(8), Article 1189. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14081189

This study aimed to determine the impact of a novel formulation of a supplement composed of the natural ingredients, bromelain, quercetin, and Lentinula edodes, on the gut microbiota of healthy adult dogs. Adult healthy female dogs were administered... Read More about The Canine Gut Health: The Impact of a New Feed Supplement on Microbiota Composition.

Molecular Characterization of the Gorgonzola Cheese Mycobiota and Selection of a Putative Probiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii for Evaluation as a Veterinary Feed Additive (2024)
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Voyron, S., Bietto, F., Fontana, M., Martello, E., Bruni, N., & Pessione, E. (2024). Molecular Characterization of the Gorgonzola Cheese Mycobiota and Selection of a Putative Probiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii for Evaluation as a Veterinary Feed Additive. Applied Microbiology, 4(2), 650-664. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol4020045

Gorgonzola is an Italian “erborinato” blue cheese from cow’s milk, bearing blue-green “parsley-like” spots due to the spread of Penicillium roqueforti mycelium. Due to its pH, water activity, and high nutrient content, as well as the environmental co... Read More about Molecular Characterization of the Gorgonzola Cheese Mycobiota and Selection of a Putative Probiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii for Evaluation as a Veterinary Feed Additive.